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Tls 1434

As so often, stumped by the last one. Munro's working as Colin's writer (6). ?E?S?N unless I've made mistake, but those letters do seem safe. JENSEN?
20:11 Fri 08th Jul 20226 answers, last by BIll 20:46 Fri 08th Jul 2022
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Last one (as ever). Story of a failed marraige had losers in a state (9). Unless I've made a mistake it's: R?S?H?L?E. Riseholme fits the pattern but not the clue surely? Help appreciated (as ever!)
11:31 Fri 24th Jun 20225 answers, last by BIll 11:38 Fri 24th Jun 2022
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Last one. 25a Mate in bed? That's crude and not allowed (3). P ? L. Mate is pal but how does the rest of the clue work? What obvious thing am I missing?
18:21 Sat 18th Jun 20222 answers, last by BIll 18:29 Sat 18th Jun 2022
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Tls 1428

Last one, as so often (am I alone and in that?). 22d Blood group picked up as possible error in Dracula (4) ?Y?O. Is this the typo in the film (close-up of Renfield's card which shows Reinfeild) or...
14:35 Sat 28th May 20224 answers, last by BIll 14:39 Sat 28th May 2022
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Tls 1427

I have just one left on which I've given up after a sleepless night and unsuccessful Googles. 20d The pair that's seen in a humble dwelling in a Walter Scott novel (6). I have ?O?H?E
13:25 Fri 27th May 20224 answers, last by BIll 13:28 Fri 27th May 2022
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Tls 1425

I'm stuck on my last one. 2d One who portrayed Hyperion primarily in earlier times, with nothing to give up (9). Unless I've made a mistake it's H?L?E?U?N....
12:31 Sun 08th May 20228 answers, last by BIll 13:20 Sun 08th May 2022
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Tls1416

Last one been bugging me all morning. 4d. Place seen on the up by Earl Buchanan's alma mater (4). Y?L? so couldn't be anything but YALE as alma mater, but why?...
13:26 Sat 05th Mar 20223 answers, last by Lie-in King 13:33 Sat 05th Mar 2022
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Tls 1407

Either I'm completely mistaken or solvers are somewhat short-changed parsing-wise in the following two clues. Am I on the wrong tack? 5d. Young lady in a seaside resort in Spain? Just the reverse (5)....
09:00 Sun 26th Dec 20218 answers, last by dannyk13 09:31 Sun 26th Dec 2021
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Given name of secret historian, a name to agree about (5). I am pretty confident about what I have, namely A?N?A. Annya parses satisfactorily but I have been unable to find any connection with Samuel...
13:25 Sat 13th Nov 20215 answers, last by BIll 13:39 Sat 13th Nov 2021
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Tls 1397

As so often, my last one on which I've spent too much time, and since experience has taught me that I'll kick myself I might as well get it over with: New tears spilt for girl who got seduced (8). I...
07:41 Wed 20th Oct 20215 answers, last by Neveracrossword 07:48 Wed 20th Oct 2021
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Tls 1393

I'm stuck on the last one: 21d. Asian at last in a state turning up here (6). I have ?I?N?A. So the solution must be VIENNA (VA round N and IEN reversed) but I've not been able to find anywhere called...
18:45 Sat 18th Sep 20217 answers, last by BIll 14:28 Sun 19th Sep 2021
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Tls 1390

Upset, Echo provided a cry of disgust (3). I have F?E which suppose must of course be FIE. but for the life of me I can't parse it!
15:31 Tue 24th Aug 20213 answers, last by BIll 15:43 Tue 24th Aug 2021
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Tls 1385. My Last Frustrating Two: Can't Parse 23D + Can't Solve 25D

23d. Proverbially, a tailor makes this part for man (5) I have N?N?H (So NINTH but why? Stitch in time?) 25d. These Sappho designed, essentially (4). I have ?D?S. (Could it be EDES hidden? If so, why?...
11:33 Sat 17th Jul 202110 answers, last by BIll 11:46 Sat 17th Jul 2021
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Tls 1380 Sunday June 13Th 2021

Mantel yarn about chap who writes novels of ideas (4,6)
13:30 Sun 13th Jun 20214 answers, last by BIll 13:35 Sun 13th Jun 2021
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Guardian 30 April

21a. Card and cut (3). W?T. Must be WIT I suppose but can't for the life of me see a double definition. What am I missing?
18:19 Sat 30th Apr 20164 answers, last by BIll 18:22 Sat 30th Apr 2016
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One Last Solution I Can't Parse (Guardian)

I have one to go in yesterday's Guardian. Car's board to break — a bit (4). I have ?a?h. The answer is, I presume, NASH, but I'm at a loss trying to parse it after spending about 15 minutes on it...
08:26 Sun 18th Oct 20156 answers, last by BIll 08:36 Sun 18th Oct 2015
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Stuck On Last One In Saturday's Times Jumbo

Beast of burdene eating beside pit (5). I hava A?Y?N but sincc after a long think I'm getting nowhere, I'm beginning to wonder if those letters are right. Can anyone help?
20:11 Tue 22nd Sep 201510 answers, last by divebuddy 21:56 Tue 22nd Sep 2015
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Guardian 26507

I'm late for a coach I'm due to catch and have one clue left which I simply can't get even though I'm sure it's obvious: Established in fashion, this industry? (3,5) ?A? S?A?E. Would one of you good...
18:17 Sat 28th Feb 20156 answers, last by guz55 01:11 Tue 03rd Mar 2015
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Guardian 26,471

I'm stumped by a last clue: 21d. More than one jade gnome's outside, say — look around (3-4). G?E - ?E?S. I know I may feel ashamed and kick myself as I often do, but I'd much appreciate a hand. (I...
19:58 Sat 17th Jan 20155 answers, last by BIll 20:04 Sat 17th Jan 2015
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Times 1124

I'm having trouble parsing two clues: 41a. Skimpy outfit of odds and ends - not one succeeded (8) ?U?D?E?S. How come SUNDRESS? 49d Toy one is not expected to drop (5) D?L?Y. How come DOLLY? Any help...
08:30 Mon 22nd Dec 20142 answers, last by BIll 08:35 Mon 22nd Dec 2014

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